8INTRODUCTIONThank you for choosing the utomatic coffee and cappuccinomaker. We hope you enjoy using your new appliance. Take afew minutes to read these instructions.This will avoid all risks and damage to the machine.Symbols used in these instructionsimportant warnings are identified by these symbols. Thesewarnings must absolutely be respected.Danger!Failure to observe the warning could result in possibly lifethreatening injury from electric shock.Important!Failure to observe the warning could result in injury or damageto the appliance.Danger of burns!Failure to observe the warning could result in scalds or burns.Please note :This symbol identifies important advice or information for theuser.letters in bracketsThe letters in brackets refer to the legend in the dPription ofthe appliance on page 3.Troubleshooting and repairsin the event of problems, first try and resolve them followingthe information given in the sections “displayed messages” onpage 18 and “Troubleshooting” on page 19.if this does not resolve the problem or you require furtherinformation, you should consult Customer Services by callingthe number given on the annexed “Customer Service” sheet.if your country is not among those listed on the sheet, call thenumber given in the guarantee.if repairs are required, contact de’longhi Customer Servicesonly.The addresses are given in the guarantee certificate providedwith the machine.SAFETYFundamental safety warningsDanger!This is an electrical appliance and may cause electric shock.you should therefore respect the following safety warnings:• Never touch the appliance with damp hands or feet.• Never touch the plug with damp hands.• Make sure the socket used is freely accessible at all times,enabling the appliance to be unplugged when necessary.• Unplug directly from the plug only. Never pull the powercable as you could damage it.• To disconnect the appliance completely, place the mainswitch at the back of the appliance in the 0 position (fig.6).• If the appliance is faulty, do not attempt to repair. Turn itoff, unplug from the mains socket and contact CustomerServices.• if the plug or power cable is damaged, it must be replacedby de’longhi Customer Services only to avoid all risk.Important!• Keep all packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene foam) awayfrom children.• The appliance is not intended for use by persons(including children) with reduced physical, sensory ormental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,unless they have been given supervision or instructionconcerning use of the appliance by a person responsiblefor their safety. Children must be supervised to ensurethey do not play with the appliance.Danger of burns!This appliance produces hot water and steam may form whileit is in operation.avoid contact with splashes of water or hot steam.DESIGNATED USEThis appliance is designed and made to prepare coffee and heatdrinks.all other use is considered improper.This appliance is not suitable for commercial use.The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving fromimproper use of the appliance.This is a household appliance only.it is not intended for use in:• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other workingenvironments;• farm houses;• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential typeenvironments;• bed and breakfast type environments.INSTRUCTIONSread these instructions carefully before using the appliance.- Failure to respect these instructions may result in burns ordamage to the appliance.The manufacturer is not liable for damage deriving fromfailure to respect these instructions.